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“We know from experience and the growing body of supportive literature that the therapeutic relationship a counsellor forms with each client can be the most powerful tool for helping clients change.”

Cochran & Cochran

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can see change.”

Carl Rogers

“We know from experience and the growing body of supportive literature that the therapeutic relationship a counsellor forms with each client can be the most powerful tool for helping clients change.”

Cochran & Cochran

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can see change.”

Carl Rogers

What is counselling?

Counselling is a type of therapy offered by a counsellor to help you overcome problems, change unhelpful behaviours and become happier. This involves being listened to in a supportive atmosphere so that you are more open to exploring feelings that you may not otherwise feel able to.

How can counselling benefit me?

Counselling provides you with the time and space to work through your difficulties in a safe environment.

It can help you to better understand and process past traumas, address relationship concerns and navigate challenging life situations.

By engaging in and building a relationship with a trained professional such as a counsellor, you can gain a different perspective, share your thoughts with a person who will not judge and who will treat you with the utmost respect.

If you are looking for support with social interactions, counselling can help to increase your communication and interpersonal skills, which leads to greater self-acceptance and self-esteem.

A counsellor can help you to understand how your past experiences are currently affecting you. You are then supported to develop coping strategies and make changes to overcome self-destructive behaviours. This means you can more confidently face the world knowing you are better able to handle and process uncertain situations in the future and learn from them.

Ultimately, counselling can put you on a path of self-discovery, facilitating behaviour changes and promoting decision-making. This leads to a more enriching relationship with yourself and a happier and more fulfilling life where you feel able to achieve your goals.

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What does Rachael Horan Counselling & Supervision offer?

Rachael Horan Counselling & Supervision provides adults and children with support to work through emotional issues, either face-to-face in Wellington, Somerset, or online via Zoom or FaceTime.

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Testimonials

Rachael started seeing my 8 year old son last year and it has honestly made such a difference to his understanding of his emotions and to his behaviour at home. She managed to connect with him on a level that we couldn’t and I am forever grateful.

S.K.

I had a combination of CBT and counselling for past trauma and Rachael connected dots for me that I hadn’t pieced together myself. It opened up a whole other area for me to explore and I can now put to rest a lot of stuff from the past that I was carrying with me.

Abi S.

Counselling really helped me to overcome some of my anxiety and understand why I was feeling a certain way. I received lots of practical ideas to move forward with and I got a lot out of it. Rachael put me at ease throughout the process.

Katie

I now understand how I can look after myself and prioritise my own needs. This in itself is life changing.

C.B.

Rachael had the ability to get my daughter to open up and share her worries with me and for that I am hugely grateful.

Claire T.

When I first started seeing Rachael I was scared to talk about my past and felt ashamed. Rachael made me feel safe and not judged. Once I got going I couldn’t stop! It’s a huge weight lifted.

Oliver B.

I enquired with Rachael at first because of some relationship problems and after some time talking about this I realised it was me who had to make some changes. It was something I wouldn’t have otherwise understood and my relationships have now really improved.

Mark S.

Useful resources

The impact of the pandemic on children and young people’s mental health

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust mental health crisis page

The Samaritans 116 123

Mindline Somerset 01823 276892 or 08001381692

Shout 85258 (text support service)

BACP Homepage

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Hello, I am an Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I see adults, children, young people and couples. I am also a primary school counsellor and I take referrals from Community Counselling CIC. I work both in person and online.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)- I’m a huge fan of this approach! Developed by American psychologist Dr Steven C. Hayes and colleagues in the 1980s, ACT helps us change how we respond to difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than constantly trying to eliminate them.Have you ever avoided something because you felt anxious, overthought a situation or waited until you felt more confident before taking a step forward?It’s natural to want to avoid uncomfortable emotions, but sometimes the struggle to get rid of them can leave us feeling even more stuck.ACT encourages us to make room for our feelings while still moving towards what matters to us.🌱 Acceptance: Allowing difficult emotions to be present without constantly fighting them.🌱 Stepping back from thoughts: Recognising that a thought isn’t necessarily a fact. We can notice our thoughts without automatically believing them.🌱 Being present: Bringing our attention back to the here and now instead of getting caught up in the past or worrying about the future.🌱 Understanding our values: Identifying what matters most to us, such as family, connection, kindness or courage.🌱 Committed action: Taking small steps towards the life we want, even when things feel uncomfortable.For example, you might feel anxious about meeting a friend. Rather than waiting for the anxiety to disappear, you could recognise that connection matters to you and choose to go anyway.ACT isn’t about pretending everything is fine or accepting situations that are harmful. It’s about developing psychological flexibility — learning to respond to our experiences differently and make choices guided by our values.💚 Something to reflect on:Is there something you’ve been putting off until you feel more confident or in control?What small step could you take towards it, even if the uncomfortable feelings are still there?You don’t have to feel ready to move towards what matters to you. #counsellingandpsychotherapy #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #counsellingservices #values #understandingyourself ...

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🌍 World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2026 💚Your mental health matters every day.It is a good opportunity to pause and think about how we’re really doing.Life can be difficult sometimes. We can feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, low or simply not quite ourselves. Sometimes we know why, and sometimes we don’t.And often, we become very good at carrying on.We work, look after our families, support other people and keep busy — while putting our own needs to one side.But looking after our mental health matters too.🌿 Take time for yourself without feeling guilty.🌿 Talk to someone you trust.🌿 Set boundaries when things become too much.🌿 Make space for things that make you feel good.🌿 Be kind to yourself.🌿 And ask for support when you need it.You don’t have to wait until you’re at breaking point to reach out.You don’t need to have all the answers, or even know exactly what you want to talk about. Sometimes, having someone simply listen can be the first step.So today, ask yourself:💭 How am I really doing?💭 What do I need at the moment?💭 Who could I talk to if things feel difficult?And remember to give yourself the same kindness and understanding you would give to someone you care about.Your mental health matters. Your feelings matter. And asking for help is okay. 💚 #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthmatters #counsellingandpsychotherapy #counsellingservices ...

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Can we talk about the 7 WEEK summer holidays?! 😅Because honestly, I think we sometimes put so much pressure on ourselves to make the summer holidays amazing for our children.Days out.Trips.Activities.Keeping them entertained.Making memories.Trying to keep everyone happy.And don’t get me wrong, I love having extra time with my children and there have been some lovely moments this summer ❤️But seven weeks is a LONG time.For children, being out of their normal routine for this long can be hard too. They can get bored, irritable, emotional, argue more, sleep differently and just generally seem a bit… over it.And for parents?Well, we’re still parenting. 😂Except we’re doing it for seven weeks without the usual school routine, often while trying to work, keep the house vaguely under control, organise childcare, feed everyone approximately 47 times a day and referee arguments over absolutely nothing.It can be exhausting.And I think it’s important to say that finding the summer holidays hard doesn’t mean you don’t love being a parent or that you’re not enjoying your children.You can be grateful for the time together AND desperately need a break.You can enjoy a day out AND be relieved when it’s over.You can love your children more than anything AND find seven weeks of constant togetherness really challenging.And your children can feel the same.They might be desperate to go back to school and see their friends, have some routine and know what their days are going to look like again.So if you’re counting down to September… you’re definitely not alone! 😂And if you’ve found these seven weeks harder than you expected, try not to give yourself a hard time about it.Sometimes getting through the holidays is an achievement in itself. ❤️Anyone else ready for September?! 🙋‍♀️😂#Parenting #SummerHolidays #SevenWeeks #ParentalMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #ParentingReality #Counselling #MentalHealth #BackToSchool ...

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🧠 Why avoiding your emotions often makes them strongerOne of the biggest misconceptions I hear is:“If I ignore it, it’ll eventually go away.”Sometimes, difficult feelings do pass with time. But when we repeatedly push emotions away, they often don’t disappear—they simply find another way to show up.You might notice:💭 Racing thoughts that won’t switch off.😴 Difficulty sleeping.😟 Feeling constantly on edge.😠 Becoming more irritable with those around you.🤕 Headaches, muscle tension or an unsettled stomach.🚫 Avoiding places, people or situations that remind you of difficult experiences.Our emotions have a purpose. They’re signals, not problems to be eliminated. They tell us when something matters, when a boundary has been crossed, when we’ve experienced loss, or when we need care and support.Counselling isn’t about “getting rid” of emotions. Instead, it’s about learning to understand them, make sense of where they come from, and develop healthier ways of responding to them. When we stop fighting our feelings and begin listening to them with curiosity and compassion, they often become much more manageable.Whether you’re an adult, child or young person, learning to recognise and regulate emotions is a skill that can have a lasting positive impact on mental wellbeing.#mentalhealth #counselling #anxietycycle #anxietysupport ...

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